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What are the laws governing Medical Practice?

 The eight most important laws in India control the upkeep of professional standards in education, acknowledgement of academic credentials, licensing of new medical professionals, and enforcement of disciplinary action against practicing allopathic, Ayurvedic, sidhe, Unani, homeopathic, nursing, and pharmacists. These laws are:

a) The Indian Medical Degrees Act, 1916.

b) The India Medical Council Act, 1956.

c) The Dentists Act 1948.

d) The Indian Nursing Council Act, 1947.

e) The Indian Medicine Central Council Act, 1970.

f) The Homeopathy Central Council Act, 1973.

g) The Pharmacy Act,1948.

h) The Clinical Establishment (Registration and Regulation) Act, 2010.acknowledgment

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